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From Kathryn of Dream A Little Dream Events… Jenn and Caleb wanted to get married at a location that meant a lot to them, and that was the South End Rowing Club in the Fisherman’s Wharf area of San Francisco. They are members and swim there (in the freezing cold San Francisco Bay waters) weekly. We were a perfect fit, as I had worked at this somewhat unknown venue before, and I was ready for the challenge of making their wedding concept of a seaside theme come together, while keeping the guests comfortable. The colors were going to be muted grays, blues, greens with some pops of burgundy reds.

The guests stayed across the street at the Argonaut Hotel. They walked over and were greeted with cozy blankets and flip flops for the sandy beach ceremony. The bride came down the aisle, which was lined in the sand by moss balls and seaweed. Their ceremony literally took place right along the shore, and the officiant even had to ask to be warned if the water was coming up too high! After the ceremony, guests made their way onto the dock and patio for cocktails, before their sustainable buffet was served under the market lights. Each table was named after a sea creature, and the wooden cross back chairs made for a very seaside feel.

They then danced the night away under the stars to the Jugtown Pirates, before cutting their cake made of cheese (another one of their favorite things). Guests danced or lounged in the sand pit until the newlyweds wanted to end their night in only the way they could: they invited their guests to join them for a plunge into the bay! We passed out glow sticks to make sure we didn’t lose anyone, and let’s just say, some chose not to wear bathing suits.

Wedding Photography: Adi Nevo / Flowers: A Simple Ceremony / Event Design + Planning: Kathryn Kalabokes of Dream A Little Dream Events / Wedding Venue: South End Rowing Club / Catering: Nico Martin Presents / Hair + Makeup: Sherrie Long / Officiant: Rev. Ed Holt / Rentals: Hartmann Studios / Lighting: Enhanced Lighting and Sounds / Band: The Jugtown Pirates / “Cheese Cake”: Cowgirl Creamery / Wedding Invitations: Paper Source

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Post categories: California Weddings, Contemporary, San Francisco Weddings

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From Alyssa Brown of Alison Events Planning and Design…Erin and Jeremy got married at a private estate in Sonoma County on a gorgeous summer afternoon. Their whimsical sense of design showed through every last detail, from the card catalog escort card display to the puzzle piece menus. He an astrophysicist, she a law professor and both of them avid readers, their bookish backgrounds provided a lot of inspiration for the big day. In the card catalog, they placed retro candies, wooden puzzles and typewritten cards individually written for each guest, listing out their name, date of birth, table number, subjects they might like to discuss, and people they might be interested in speaking with during the wedding. Table numbers were actual books that represented the interests of the people at each particular table (i.e. Class of ’99 yearbook, San Francisco guide book, etc.).

The floral arrangements on the dinner tables were a mix of bells of Ireland, peonies, scabiosas and more buds arranged in an array of different beakers. The place settings were set with a copy of the Irish Tree of Life and a puzzle piece. Guests were encouraged to put all of their puzzle pieces together, which fit perfectly together to list their menus. After a delicious family style meal in the property’s barn, guests were invited to square dance the rest of the night away while eating hydro ice cream that was being made on-site by a goggle-clad man surrounded by smoke.

Event Design & Planning: Alyssa Brown of Alison Events / Photography: Adi Nevo / Flowers: Natalie Bowen / Invitations: Hello! Lucky / Linens: La Tavola / Catering: Componere Fine Catering / Rentals and Lighting: Classic Party Rentals / Hairpieces: Whichgoose / Venue: Durham Ranch, Mint Locations

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Post tags: Adi Nevo, Alison Events, California Weddings, Calistoga, Classic Party Rentals, Hello! Lucky, La Tavola Componere Fine Catering, Natalie Bowen, Sonoma
Post categories: Casual Elegance, Traditional Elegance

And this one, that Kelsey Sheofsky of Alison Events designed, is sure to bring a big smile to your faces. It’s easy going, laid back and it’s fun. Which is what I love. The incredible photographs were captured by Adi Nevo.

From Kelsey…

Laura and David were all set to be married at a venue in Santa Cruz when they had some problems with the on site wedding planner and decided to pull out at the last minute.  They hired Alison Events to find them a new venue and basically start the planning process from scratch, all within four months of their chosen wedding date. Thankfully Holly Farm, an extremely eclectic, groovy venue in Carmel Valley, CA had a cancellation on the chosen date and as soon as Laura and David saw it, they were sold.

The great thing about Holly Farm is that it sleeps 22 people so all of Laura and David’s closest friends stayed on property in a collection of small bungalows through the entire weekend. Other friends and family rented homes in Carmel Valley or stayed at various hotels in the area but came by Holly Farm during the day to play bocce ball and spend time with the wedding party.  The venue is the epitome of laid back cool and the guests enjoyed a less structured free-flowing wedding weekend.

Laura loved the idea of using light yellow, cream, grey, and touches of blue and green in the decor. The ceremony took place under a huge oak tree which was adorned with festive tissue paper puff balls in shades of butter yellow and ivory. During cocktail hour the guests enjoyed white wine sangria, and a variety of made to order bites at the Mediterranean griddle station. For the dinner, rustic wood tables were adorned with light grey linen runners and pops of yellow and green flowers down the middle. Mercury glass votives added a warm glow to the space along with the cafe lights strung overhead. After dinner the guests danced into the night in the carriage house and explored the different nooks around property. Guests enjoyed wedding cake baked by a friend of the bride and a cigar and port lounge set up in the garden.

LOVE. Make sure to check out Alison’s awesome Destination Weddings book…a MUST for anyone planning a destination wedding!

RECEPTION VENUE: Holly Farm / CATERING: Grapes of Wrath / BAR: Bottles n’ Bins Liquors / PHOTOGRAPHY: Adi Nevo / FLORAL DESIGNER: Natalie Bowen Designs / INVITATIONS: Hello Lucky / RENTALS: Classic Party Rentals / LINEN RENTAL: La Tavola Linen

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Post tags: Adi Nevo, Alison Hotchkiss, California Weddings, Carmel Valley, Destination Wedding, Holly Farm
Post categories: Casual Elegance

all of these amazing photos were taken by Adi Nevo

I am not usually a fan of purple…but WOW. This wedding is so super chic, so super elegant. I absolutely love it. With the raspberry and natural green accents paired against the stark white linens, the grass and the pristine blue pool…it’s just so smart.

A few more details from Alison…

Joe and Lallo got married in Sonoma County at a private estate located on a lavender farm. They exchanged vows under a tree lined grassy field and enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as a Brazilian singer performed some of their favorite Bebel Gilberto songs. Being Brazilian, Joe and Lallo had many guests who traveled far to come and support them in their union.

The menu was fresh and local organic Californian cuisine. They served local fish, flank steak and chicken right from the grill and a variety of green salads for dinner family style. And of course caipirinhas were flowing all night long. They had several different flavored cakes with an adorable cake topper of two grooms which Alison gave them as a wedding present.

The tables lined both sides of the pool and were dressed with a slate grey floor length linen and the white linen napkins were then tied with lavender ribbon and a lavender sprig was placed inside. The flowers were designed and created by the couple and placed in beautiful white ceramic containers.

Their dogs who walked down the aisle and they were their ring bearers….and their officiant was there homestay mother from when they both came to the US to study abroad. The invites were designed by Lallo.

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Post tags: Adi Nevo, Alison Events, San Francisco
Post categories: All Real Weddings, Contemporary, Real Weddings, Wedding Planners & Designers